Employment: Highly Regarded - Spain
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
PwC Tax & Legal's highly regarded team often assists with the implementation of company-wide employment policies including those pertaining to gender equality in the workforce. Additionally, the law firm is active on M&A-related employment matters as well as the restructuring of working conditions, with further expertise in employee transfers. Collective dismissals and harassment complaints are likewise handled by PwC Tax & Legal. While mostly active for corporates from the manufacturing and transportation sectors, the law firm is also sought after by public entities.
Strengths
PwC stands out for its practical approach, high technical level and ability to adapt legal solutions to business needs.
I believe that their multidisciplinary approach is a distinguishing feature, as well as their proactivity, providing adequate follow-up and demonstrating great technical expertise.
The involvement of the organisation and the professionals is very intense as they take care of the details to the maximum with the different potential scenarios.
PwC has the ability to turn complex matters and break them into simple issues.
The team has deep knowledge of the company's activity and culture to propose solutions adapted to them.
Work Highlights
PwC Tax & Legal advised Acciona on the implementation of an international regulatory radar for the areas of diversity and equity.
Notable practitioners
Barcelona-based practitioner Álex Santacana Folgueroles is sought after for his expertise in handling complex employment matters, including those with litigious aspects.
Maria Eugenia Guzman advises corporates on the employment-related aspects of transactions as well as employment compliance matters. She is also well placed to handle collective bargaining.
On a legal level and in terms of capacity for deep reasoning, she has a focus that incorporates years of experience. She finds solutions on cases that go beyond theory.
